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Add 2/16 and 18/28

2/16 + 18/28 is 43/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/112 + 72/112 = 14 + 72/112 = 86/112
  5. 86/112 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 2/16 + 18/28 = 43/56

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